The Cardiff University men's rugby team has been banned from students’ union events because of poor behaviour from members.

The Union says that in recent weeks there have been “a number of issues arising where club members’ behaviour has not met the standard expected”.

After a series of talks it was decided to ban the team from union venues for four weeks.

A spokeswoman for the Students’ Union said: “As a result of ongoing issues and dialogue between the Union and the Club, the Rugby Club have imposed a ban on members attending Union venues for the next four weeks in order to demonstrate to its members and the wider community that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

“The Union and the Rugby Club will be working together to enforce the action.”

The ban was imposed on Wednesday.

It has been reported that two students have been injured on nights out.

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The president of the rugby club said: “The majority of our members bring talent on the field and build great friendships off the field, but to those who believe it gives them the right or sets an expectation to conduct themselves in an inappropriate manner, we say ‘You are not welcome’.”

The Students’ Union added: “The Union is disappointed by the behaviour that has been seen by some members and will continue to work closely with all sports clubs and societies to eliminate behaviour that is inappropriate.

“Disciplinary action has and will be taken against any club or individual members if behaviour is deemed inappropriate, with incidents being investigated on a case by case basis and appropriate action taken accordingly.”

Two weeks ago, the union had to investigate after a student was filmed hurling himself through the glass of a Cardiff bus stop.

The footage was shared on Twitter with the caption “Cardiff rugby socials summed up”.